Biography
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I have been a Professional Freelance Photographer , on and off, for over 15 years.
I currently work in the marketing field as a Promoter, Photographer, and Web Decorator/Coordinator for Albany County, a Photographer for musicians {both local and national}, and as a Concert/Events Photographer for a local radio station.I received my Associates Degree in Liberal Arts, with an emphasis in Photography, from Hudson Valley Community College. I also attended Marist College for Communications: Radio, TV, Film, and later when on to receive another degree from the International Correspondence School for Interior Decorating, in the 1990's.
My knowledge of decorating and design has further enhanced my photographic eye, as it pertains to the usage of light, color, scale, dimension, balance, and staging. I am a picture person. I have countless stacks of magazines, mostly decorating, piled high. I am not one to mimic photos I've seen, however, in a magazine, or elsewhere. I seem to be naturally programmed to see a shot and snap it, rather than try to create or mimic a shot. I am the type of photographer that sees your good side and knows just when to 'shoot' you, rather than the type of photographer that has ideas of poses before he/she ever lays an eye upon you. Neither style is better or worse, just different, and choosing your photographer depends on these types of differences. It is just a matter of your particular needs. Do your research and find the style that fits best for you.
I tend to shy away from staging, because I believe that a portrait should capture a person's soul. Doing that is more effective when they are unaware that they are being photographed, or when they are in an environment that brings out something within them. To accomplish this, I have been known to secretly follow my 'targets' around like an invisible paparazzo to get the perfect shot.
I have also shied away from wedding photography in the past, because it often involves a lot of staging. For the couples that prefer a more alternative-style collection of wedding photographs...I am your photographer. There will be minimal staging and minimal disruption from me. I believe your wedding photos should capture your monumental day and should serve as keepsakes to remind you of your once-in-a-lifetime experience. Weddings are very emotional and beautiful (my two favorite things to capture), and your wedding album should contain images that completely captured those emotions and the events that actually happened, so that years from now, you can view your photos and feel those emotions all over again; not look back at a photo of a fake smile and remember how someone told you to pose. But again, please remember, this is a matter of preference, and this is only my opinion and type of style.
Photography is a quiet knowing and anticipation of a special moment, combined with each photographer's unique ability to capture that moment. My strengths are in my ability to be quick and my eye for emotion. I don't shoot thousands of shots hoping to get some good ones, I wait for the shot. I will provide you with high-quality, stunning photographs, simply because I love to create them.
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Word
of mouth travels faster than the speed of light.
Dedicated
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Special thanks to my family members and close friends, as well as the ♪♫ musicians ♪♫, clubs and venues, radio stations, artists, models, etc. who have believed in, supported, inspired, hired, or helped me, in some way, along the way.
Especially...Albany Center Gallery, Albany County Bureau, 104.9 The Edge, Drowning Pool, The Designer Drugs, Tommy Watkins, Broadway Choppers, Brother Immortal***************************************
I ALSO PROVIDE OTHER PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES:
DIGITAL RETOUCHING AND RESTORATION
HAND-PAINTED OIL ON PRINT...
Photo: 1936
Digital Enhancements/Retouching
by Kim Stock PhotographyDigital Restoration
{Before & After}
by Kim Stock Photography
Hand-painted Oil on Print
